North Carolina Museum of History: Dr. Milton Quigless: A Life and Legacy (VIRTUAL)

VIRTUAL EVENT:  https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/news/events/dr-milton-quigless-life-and-legacy-virtual Speaker: Carol Quigless, daughter of Milton Quigless, board-certified massage therapist, certified clinical aromatherapist, and reiki master-teacher Join us for the incredible story of Dr. Milton Douglas Quigless Sr. Quigless was an African American physician, who opened a clinic serving the Black community who was being denied access to medical care due to segregation. Dr. and Mrs. Quigless provided healthcare for the next 50 years. Their daughter, Carol Quigless, will share the inspiring story of her father's life and the incredible legacy he left behind. Carol M. Quigless was born in the rural town of Tarboro. As an adult she lived in New York City and Los Angeles before settling in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, VA. She is a board-certified massage therapist, certified clinical aromatherapist, and reiki master-teacher. Quigless has a private practice in Charlottesville and presents workshops for both the public and bodyworkers. She also teaches all levels of reiki. Quigless is dedicated to educating people about natural health modalities to assist them in developing healthy lifestyles.

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North Carolina Museum of History: AACC Celebration Education Day 2025

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a Virtual Event: https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/news/events/aacc-celebration-education-day-2025 We hope you and your students enjoy these virtual programs and performances. Registration is limited for all sessions, except for Storytelling and Music Performances. Presentations will be recorded and available as videos on demand as well. Please note: Registration links for Presentations CANNOT be shared. The presentations may be projected for classroom or other group viewing. All presentations and performances are free to attend. All sessions are subject to change.

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North Carolina Museum of History: 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The African American Cultural Celebration serves as the statewide kickoff to Black History Month in North Carolina. For over 20 years, this celebration has brought together African American community members, organizations, authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, scholars, and more, around a central theme to highlight the contributions that African Americans, past and present, have made to North Carolina’s history and culture. Multiple demonstrations, presentations, and performances reach thousands of people, whether the celebration is held virtually or in person. A virtual Education Day was added in 2022.

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